Brazilians often refer to their country as O País do Futebol – after all, they have won the FIFA World Cup a whopping five times, more than any other country. So, really, where else would you choose to go on a once-in-a-lifetime school football tour?
Your team will have the chance to pit their skills against local teams of a similar standard, giving them first-hand experience of the Brazilian style.
Other great footballing experiences include a game on Copacabana beach, a professional training session with local coaches, and even the opportunity to see the pro’s in action at the world-famous Maracaña.
Sample Itinerary
11 days/10 nights
Price from £2000
Tour price includes:
- Return flights from UK to Rio de Janeiro including a minimum of 20kg hold luggage per person
- Return airport/match/sight transfers by private coach as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accomodation for 9 nights (based on multi-bedded rooms for students and twin rooms for staff) - 5 nights in Rio de Janeiro & 4 nights in Búzios Beach Resort on a half-board basis
- 1 barbecue dinner in a Brazilian steak house
- City tours in Rio and Búzios
- Beach football game in Copacabana
- Pro game in Maracaña Stadium - subject to match schedules and ticket availability
- Christ the Redeemer Statue visit
- Sugar Loaf Mountain visit
- Boat tour in Búzios
- Community outreach clinic with local children
- Organisation of 4 games per team
- 1 professional coaching session with local coaches
- Experienced local representative in attendance for the duration of the tour
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Airport taxes and air passenger duty at current rates
- VAT at current rates to tour operators
- Free itinerary planning service
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Flight to Rio | Arrive in Rio | Evening meal |
| Day 2 |
Breakfast Rio city tour |
Friendly fixture | Evening meal |
| Day 3 |
Breakfast Maracaña Stadium tour |
Christ the Redeemer statue visit | Enjoy a D1 league match at the Maracaña Stadium |
| Day 4 |
Breakfast Visit to Sugar Loaf Mountain and ride the cable car to the peak |
Friendly fixture | Evening meal |
| Day 5 |
Breakfast Training session with a Brazilian coach |
Copacabana beach and local markets trip | Evening meal |
| Day 6 |
Breakfast & check out Local community project and reach out to local children |
Onward travel to Buzios Check in |
Evening meal |
| Day 7 |
Breakfast Sightseeing tour of Buzios |
Friendly fixtures | Evening meal |
| Day 8 |
Breakfast Buzios boat tour |
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach | Evening meal |
| Day 9 |
Breakfast Play some beach football/volleyball with the local children |
Match day 4 | End of tour dinner |
| Day 10 | Breakfast at the hotel and checkout | Return flight to the UK | Overnight flight |
| Day 11 | Arrive back in the UK |
Recommended Accommodation
Americas Copacabana Hotel
Just 3 blocks from the famous beach, the Americas Copacabana is a modern, comfortable and secure hotel.
Excursions
Christ the Redeemer
The Christ the Redeemer statue is the most famous attraction on Corcovado Mountain. The statue is 38m (125 ft) high and, therefore, the...
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is an iconic feature of the Rio de Janeiro skyline. This 396m high mountain offers spectacular views across the city...
Maracaña Stadium Tour
When in Rio, don't miss your opportunity to take you students to see the iconic Maracaña, Brazil's largest stadium!